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LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
EduTech

LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time

Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact
Data Analytics

Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact

Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents
Firewalls

Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents

Radware launches Agentic AI Protection to secure autonomous agents at runtime, tackling prompt injection, tool abuse and data exposure risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip to cut token costs
Hyperscale

Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip to cut token costs

Microsoft launches Maia 200 AI chip in US data centres, claiming 30% cheaper token generation and triple FP4 speed over Amazon Trainium.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Spanish Point expands UK footprint with Microsoft AI role
Digital Transformation

Spanish Point expands UK footprint with Microsoft AI role

Spanish Point expands UK presence after 31% revenue growth and wins rare role delivering Microsoft's 20-day AI Transformation Programmeme.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
Data Analytics

How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths

AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.

By Susanna Ray • 7 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security
Firewalls

Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security

Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Netskope & Microsoft boost data security across AI & cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Netskope & Microsoft boost data security across AI & cloud

Netskope and Microsoft deepen their partnership with integrations that enhance data security and AI compliance across cloud and enterprise environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot
Unified Communications

Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Microsoft unveils new AI tools to transform business operations
Data Analytics

Microsoft unveils new AI tools to transform business operations

Microsoft launches new AI tools, including Microsoft Agent 365, to embed intelligent automation and improve business operations and management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal to unify workplace knowledge
Unified Communications

Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal to unify workplace knowledge

Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal, an AI-driven platform to unify and verify enterprise knowledge, boosting developer productivity and trust in technical data.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
Hyperscale

Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Data Protection

Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

University of Bath upskills 50 staff in AI & leadership training
EduTech

University of Bath upskills 50 staff in AI & leadership training

The University of Bath partners with Multiverse to upskill 50 staff in AI, data, and leadership, boosting efficiency and enhancing student services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support
Fintech

Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support

Freshworks launches new AI tools in the UK to streamline customer support and IT management, boosting efficiency and cutting manual tasks for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI
Unified Communications

FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI

FiveP has become Orchestry's first global premium partner, enhancing AI governance and productivity solutions for Microsoft 365 users across Australia and the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Nexthink unveils AI Drive to measure & boost workplace AI ROI
Digital Transformation

Nexthink unveils AI Drive to measure & boost workplace AI ROI

Nexthink launches AI Drive, a new tool to help organisations measure AI use and boost workplace productivity with detailed insights and benchmarking.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025